SHIRLEY ANN GARDNER

Mrs. Shirley Ann Gardner of Zanesville, formerly of New Philadelphia and Cambridge, passed away peacefully at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House in Zanesville, on Oct. 30, 2012, at around 7:30 p.m.

Shirley fought a courageous battle with cancer. She was the former Shirley McClurg before her marriage to Glenn Gardner. The couple were married 55 years before Glenn's death in October of 2008.

She was the daughter of Glen and Hilda McClurg, both deceased.

She leaves behind a son, Larry, of Zanesville, Tammy of New Albany, and Cheryl of Gahanna. She also leaves a grandson, Chase Gardner of Gahanna. Her siblings include Marilyn Bollinger and Dean and Denver McClurg. Special close friends include Carolyn Berry of Gahanna and Mary Makkai of New Albany. She also had a beautiful Pekingese named Teddy, who her daughter Cheryl adopted after Mrs. Gardner became ill.

Friends and family may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Ave., Zanesville, where funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday with Pastor Dean Cole officiating.

She will be laid to rest next to her husband, Glenn, in Zanesville Memorial Park Cemetery.

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